Letters to Benjamin Franklin 263 



From Comte O'Donnell. 1777. July i. Lemberg. 



Desires to enter the service of the Colonies; his military experience, 

 first in Austria, now in Poland, where he possesses the rank of lieutenant- 

 colonel. His knowledge of the English language. If Franklin looks 

 with favor on his plan, begs to know the conditions he may expect. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VI, 87. 



From S[ilas] Deane. 1777. July 2. Paris. 



Captain Wickes's safe arrival. Word of the day in London is that 

 Howe is not ordered to attack Philadelphia, but to join Generals Carle- 

 ton and Burgoyne; " taut mieux pour nous." A. L. S. i p. VI, 88. 



From Chevalier D'Archambault. 1777. July 2. Chartres. 



Hears that Franklin has accorded to many officers a position in the 

 American army suitable to their services and rank in France; begs for 

 the like favor; his military experience; can furnish the best of references. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VI, 89. 



From Henri van Laaschet. 1777. July 2. Crefeld. 



His three brothers and one sister are settled in Pennsylvania; not 

 being able to send his letters to them as usual via England, begs Frank- 

 lin to forward the enclosed. A. L. S, 3 p. (In French.) VI, 90. 



From Comtesse de Caire. 1777. July 2. Versailles. 



Asking for an interview on behalf of the Canadian widow of a 

 French Officer who desires to come to France. A. L. in 3d P. 3 p. 



LXX, 41, b. 



From The Continental Congress, Committee of Foreign Affairs, to 

 The American Commissioners. 1777. July 2. Philadelphia. 



Retreat of the British to Staten Island. Commissions for Ralph 



Izard and William Lee enclosed. A. L. S. Benj [amin] Harrison et 



al. 2 p. (In duplicate.) LIII, 47. 



Printed in Diplom. Corres., Wharton, II, 361. 



From Rod[olp]h Valltravers. 1777. July 2. Passy. 



Has called to see Dr. Franklin on several interesting matters. Asks 

 Franklin to appoint a time when he can see him. A. N. in 3d P. i p. 



LXXI, 78. 



